Kevin Kietzman Has Issues

   At our America 250 event Wednesday evening with www.kcmotalkradio.com, my eyes were opened a little bit by a couple things that stood out as our panel on stage discussed the state of American politics.   It featured Guy Benson of Fox News, syndicated radio hosts Vince Coglianese and McGraw Milhaven, Pete Mundo and Miranda Kahn of KCMO and your humble host.  A couple things really stood out.
   Travis Kelce was ripped off in a Ponzi scheme and the dude that committed the crime is going to prison for 11 years.  But that's only half the story.  Why in the world is the Republican swamp involved in this thing?
   Before the game Monday night, the Broncos tried some dirty tricks to get under the Chiefs' skin.   Stan Weber joins us to talk about the matchup with the Colts Sunday night and we preview the KU, KSU and MU games Saturday.

   The democrats are turning up the heat on election season chaos because it's the best card they have to play.  "AI will kill us all," the shout over and over.  Now they got another gift as everyone is quitting Ed Sheeran's massive musical stadium tour after one of the singers began preaching for Palestine on stage.  This is growing, the tour is almost certainly going to be cancelled and Taylor Swift could now get dragged in.
   A judge says the Kennedy Center can't have Trump's name of likeness or a plaque in the lobby unless Congress approves it.  So Trump called the Board of Directors and had them close the Kennedy Center until further notice.  wow. 
   The KC Star has had more layoffs and we don't cheer that in any way.  But there are more media jobs in America today than any time in history so it's hard to not believe this is mostly their own fault.
  The Chiefs are a dream come true for me if they continue to run plays with two quarterbacks on the field.  Texas QB Arch Manning is all caught up in a fake controversy and a new style sports competition has a disgusting winner that endured explosive diarrhea while competing.  You have to hear this.

   I've begged and pleaded all off season... please let me be wrong.  Andy says, "I got you."
   For the first time in three years, the Chiefs brought something new to their season opener.  Something really, really new and it was spectacular.   How great was Kenneth Walker racking up 191 total yards?  So great that in the storied history of the franchise the Chiefs have never had a game where their quarterback started a game 2 for 12 passing and the Chiefs won.  In fact, in this one, they never trailed.  Good golly was this a thing of beauty.
   The one area your humble host was right was the Chiefs clearly built this off season for Justin Fields to start the opener but you're always going with Mahomes even if he was rusty, and admittedly, has a lot of work to do this year to get into form.
   It wasn't just the offense as the defense has a whole new look and shine.
  The Buffalo Bills are under fire for announcing they are perrorming the Canadian national anthem this Thursday night.  Robert Kraft makes a great decision about a concert at Gillette Stadium.
   The Royals announce construction plans for their new ballpark.  Hickman Mills Schools sells a grade school on the cheap and some folks aren't happy.  And our Final Final is legendary radio announcer, Hall of Famer Dale Carter, running for office in Jackson County and happy to not be the Chiefs PA announcer anymore.

   The Border War stayed closer than it should have been most of the night as Mizzou downs KU.  Not a whole lot to break down on the field but all the stuff off the field is what everyone is talking about.  Especially Eli Drinkwitz who just let it fly.
   In Manhattan, the Cats may not be the most talented team but they sure play clean games.  After two games, the KSU defense hasn't allowed a touchdown and except for a couple QB brain farts here and there, they've been nearly flawless.
   Then the bright lights of Monday Night Football are ready to shine on Patrick Mahomes and the league's marquee franchise.  Stan breaks down the matchup for us... spoiler alert... neither of us is all that optimistic for a win.

   The Border War is back in Lawrence for the first time in 21 years and the pressure is all on Mizzou.  Stan Weber is here with the matchups that matter for KU and MU.  We talk week one clues and new coaching trends throughout CFB.  KSU host Washington State and Texas and Ohio State have a top 5 showdown.
   Then, Lee Sterling of www.paramountsports.com has your point spread picks and two plays this weekend for $1.
   Finally, our song of the week is about the government and you're going to like most of it.

   It seems crazy but true, Carrington Harrison is officially the longest pursued interview guest of my career.  FIVE YEARS!
   Nobody's to blame here, really, it's just been business.  We've always worked with competing companies and, for a couple years, this podcast was a no go zone for a lot of bosses in KC media.
   Carrington is not only the best sports talk host in KC, he's a documentary film maker.  He's kind of making the rest of us look lazy and shallow.  Over the past couple years hosting "The Drive" every afternoon on 96.5 The Fan, he was also working on Armageddon at Arrowhead about the epic 2007 MU-KU game in 2007.  The doc is out just in time before Friday's Border War in Lawrence and will hit a streaming service soon.
   We chat about our industry, how long it took to make his second film and of course preview Friday's game and the upcoming Chiefs season.  It's been worth the wait.  He's talented, likable, tough and fair.  Enjoy!

   This is so much fun as Jessica finally grabs a microphone and joins in at KKHI.  It took having Gary Lezak from www.weather2020.com to come on as a guest in order for Jess to jump in but she's got a whole bunch of questions for KC's most famous meteorologist.   We'll talk about haboobs and slings and, well, a few football forecasts.
   We also learn that Gary keeps his own Top 40 list of songs every month and stays on current music.  So we introduce him to the song "Gary" by Stepen Wilson Jr.   You're going to enjoy this one.

   We got our first look at the Tigers, Jayhawks and Wildcats in week one of the college football season and there's reason to believe good things are ahead.  We tackle the highs and very few lows as Mizzou gets ready to head to Lawrence to play KU on national tv Friday night.
   In Manhattan, first game head coach Collin Klein almost set a record by hanging 71 points on the board and almost giving the mascot a heart attack.  Michigan is the luckiest team in history and another Big Ten team lost as a 30 point home fave.
  Then, we meet Amanda Meyers of www.farmschoolusa.com and we learn a thing or two about teaching our kids in new ways.  Parents everywhere are looking for alternatives to government schools and this gem in Raymore has a waiting list you won't believe.

   Mizzou notched easy at the Zou while a 30 point favorite Rutgers loses at home.  Between gambling scandals, eligibility chaos and lawsuits galore, this season could we a wild one for the ages.
   Also, Lee Sterling is here from www.paramountsports.com with his picks for the weekend and three free plays for everyone that signs up for his free emails and newsletters.

   We begin the Football Feast with Stan Weber  analyzing the Chiefs 53 man roster.  There are more question marks right now than answers up and down this roster but Stan is in no panic mode.  Get Mahomes on the field, beat the Broncos and watch everything change, is his theme.  It's a three team race in the West and we will share our thoughts.
   Then, we dive into this past messy month of college football eligibility and how it may, or may not, affect some teams right out of the gate.
   One by one... we tackle Mizzou vs Ark Pine Bluff, Long Island vs KU and Nicholls State vs. KSU.  Three nights in a row a local game for college fans in KC to feast upon.  It's here.  Let's go!